Monday, November 4: Winter weather continues here on the mountain.

 

Tuesday, November 5: Started the day with hope, went to vote, took long stroll with Mr. Karen in town amidst the fall colors, had a nice dinner with a blue margarita, then returned home and saw my hope evaporate as the evening wore on and election returns came in. I will be okay under the incoming administration, probably, but a lot of people won’t, and how so many of my fellow citizens either don’t care about that or delight in the suffering of others I cannot understand.

 
Wednesday, November 6: I’ve been trying to cut down on my soda consumption by limiting it to weekends only, but I sure needed at least little treat on this dark day, and a mini can of the limited edition Oreo Coke Zero hit the spot.

 
Thursday, November 7: The scenery is still beautiful at least.

 
Friday, November 8: Went down to the city to commiserate with and listen to and provide what comfort I could to friends, starting with lunch in a train car diner with one friend, then later tea with another few, followed by drinks with yet another group before I headed home.

 
Saturday, November 9: On today’s walk, Mr. Karen and I went to the lower parking lot (which also meant we had to walk back up from there, which yes is good exercise but still feels like a lot when it’s all uphill to home). The features for the terrain park were staged there, waiting for it to be their time.

 
Sunday, November 10: For the second time in recent weeks, I came out of the studio to find this cat sitting by my car. I think if it happens a third time, it becomes my cat. I would have to catch her first, though, and get over my allergies.

 

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On this date in 2015 through 2023: No journal entries
2014: I’m Fine, Perfectly Fine
2013: How is it Mid-November Already?
2007 through 2012: No entries
2006: Quilt Expo
2005: No entry
2004: Fleeting Fortnight
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